Did you recently suffer a brain injury in an accident in Waynesboro, Georgia? You don’t have to struggle with the resulting costs and trauma on your own. The experienced Waynesboro brain injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group are here to help. We’ll work to recover maximum compensation from anyone who shares fault for your traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Collectively, our top-rated litigators have over 71 years of experience. We’ve won tens of millions of dollars in life-changing verdicts and settlements for injury victims and families across the state of Georgia. Now that you’re struggling with a TBI, we’re here to fight to get every cent you deserve, too.
We offer a free, no-obligation case evaluation, so contact our law offices in Waynesboro, GA, to set up a time for yours. Our compassionate legal team is always available to take your call – 24/7/365 at (706)-437-9122.
How Hawk Law Group Can Help If You’ve Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in Waynesboro, GA
A brain injury can be catastrophic and, by definition, change the course of your life. Now isn’t the time to take on a negligent party or an insurance company. Now is the time to invest in your recovery and work on getting back on your feet. However, you still need and deserve a financial award. The good news is that you’re not alone.
The experienced Waynesboro personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group are ready to help you stand up and fight for maximum compensation in your brain injury case.
We know that this is your one opportunity to get money for the expensive (and potentially lifelong) medical treatment you’ll need, to offset the wages and income you’ll lose, and the suffering you’ll endure. That’s why we’re ready to invest whatever resources, manpower, and time may be necessary to help you not only win your TBI case but maximize your recovery.
Our award-winning legal team will take care of all aspects of your claim for damages:
- Investigate the accident or incident that caused your brain injury
- Gather medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photographs, videos, and other evidence that can be helpful as we build your case
- Learn from respected medical professionals and accident experts as they provide critical insight into the more technical aspects of your brain injury case
- Defend you if and when you’re blamed for your brain injury
- Handle negotiations and work to get you a quick and meaningful settlement offer
- Prepare to reject lowball offers and bring your case to a jury in Burke County, if necessary
We don’t want you to worry about the added cost of a personal injury attorney, so our law firm works on a contingency fee basis. There’s no upfront cost to hire our brain injury attorneys in Waynesboro. Instead, we only get paid if we win your personal injury case – end of story.
Contact our law office serving Waynesboro and surrounding areas in Eastern Georgia to learn more. Your first consultation is 100 percent free, so call now.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury – or TBI for short – refers to trauma to the head that disrupts normal brain function. Typically, it’s the result of a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, but it can also be a consequence of internal trauma, like poisoning or infection.
Traumatic brain injuries range in seriousness, from mild to moderate to severe. The classification depends on the length of time you lose consciousness and how severe the short and long-term consequences are.
- Mild TBI: loss of consciousness less than 30 minutes
- Moderate TBI: loss of consciousness 30 minutes to 24 hours
- Severe TBI: loss of consciousness exceeding 24 hours
Potential consequences, signs, and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can include:
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Dilated pupils
- Clear fluid draining from the ears or nose
- Agitation and aggression
- Confusion
- Depression, anxiety, and other emotional changes
- Amnesia and memory problems
- Vision problems
- Slurred speech
- Vomiting or nausea
- Loss of coordination
- Numbness or tingling in limbs or extremities
Note that the term “traumatic brain injury” is a broad descriptive term.
It’s used as a general term to describe one or more specific injuries to the brain, such as:
- Aneurysm
- Hemorrhage
- Encephalitis
- Hematoma
- Hypoxic-anoxic brain injury
- Skull fracture
- Stroke
- Edema
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Concussion
The signs of a brain injury may not be apparent right after a serious accident or blow to the head. But, left untreated or without prompt medical care, a brain injury can get worse and turn into a life-threatening or fatal event. Protect yourself (and support your claim for damages) by seeking medical treatment immediately after getting into an accident or hitting your head.
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries typically occur as a result of a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury.
A closed head injury involves trauma to the head or body that causes the brain to move around rapidly inside the skull. As the brain makes contact with the hard bone, it can tear, rip, become bruised, or start to bleed.
Examples of trauma that can cause closed head injuries and result in a TBI include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falls from heights
- Construction accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Accidents involving defective or dangerous products
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Medical malpractice
- Dog bites
- Assaults
A penetrating head injury refers to situations when the brain is physically pierced or struck by an external object when the skull is fractured or broken.
Penetrating head injuries, and related TBIs, are typically associated with gunshot wounds or shrapnel or debris from an auto accident.
At Hawk Law Group, we represent clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries in all types of accidents and acts of recklessness in Waynesboro, Georgia. Don’t hesitate to contact our personal injury law firm to discuss your case today.
What’s My Brain Injury Case Worth?
Over the course of a lifetime, the financial costs of a traumatic brain injury can range, on average, between $850,000 and $3 Million. That’s a big range, and for good reason. No two brain injuries are the same. The circumstances for every victim will be unique to them.
So, it makes sense that the value of a related injury claim for damages will be unique to each case, too.
Ultimately, different factors will have an impact on what your TBI injury case may be worth:
- The type(s) of brain injury you’ve suffered
- Whether your TBI is classified as mild, moderate, or severe
- Whether you’re able to continue working and earning an income
- Whether you require care and assistance performing daily tasks, such as eating, bathing, or driving
- How the trauma of suffering a TBI has affected you emotionally and psychologically
- Whether you share responsibility for your TBI
The more your life is changed because of your brain injury, the more money you’ll potentially be able to get if you file a personal injury lawsuit.
Every case is different, so it’s important to discuss the details of yours with an experienced personal injury attorney near you in Waynesboro, GA.
What Compensation Can I Get If I’ve Suffered a TBI in a Waynesboro, GA Accident?
Brain injury victims can typically receive awards for economic damages and non-economic damages when they file a claim.
Economic damages are intended to make up for the monetary losses and expenses related to a TBI, such as:
- Hospitalization, surgery, medical devices and equipment, medication, and other present medical bills
- Ongoing medical treatment, physical or occupational therapy, and future medical expenses
- Lost income and wages
- Lost job benefits
- Temporary and/or permanent disability
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Nursing care
Non-economic damages are paid to make up for consequences of a brain injury (and the accident that caused it) that aren’t easy to value, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Embarrassment
- Depression and anxiety
Our award-winning brain injury attorneys in Waynesboro will work hard to ensure that we’re able to secure maximum compensation for all of the damages to which you’re entitled under Georgia state law.
Is There a Time Limit For Filing a Georgia Brain Injury Lawsuit?
Yes, you’ll generally have two years from the date you suffer a TBI to file a personal injury lawsuit.
There are limited exceptions, such as cases involving a delayed diagnosis or discovery of a brain injury. In these cases, a victim may be able to toll (or pause) the statute of limitations and get extra time to take action.
Children who sustain a brain injury due to a negligent act in Georgia may also have additional time to pursue compensation. Unless a parent or guardian files a claim on their behalf, the statute of limitations is typically extended until their 20th birthday.
Don’t let time run out. Once the deadline expires, so does your opportunity to assert your rights and recover life-changing compensation. Contact our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys to get started today.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Waynesboro Brain Injury Lawyer
Are you struggling with a brain injury because you were involved in an accident in Waynesboro, Georgia? Contact Hawk Law Group. Our Waynesboro brain injury lawyers are ready to help you fight for the financial recovery you deserve.
Benefit from 71+ years of combined experience by calling our Waynesboro law office today. We offer a free consultation and are standing by to provide the guidance you need right now.
